Shine A Light Childhood Cancer Support
Also known as: Shine a Light Support Service
We are a children's cancer charity supporting families affected by childhood cancer between 0-24yrs from diagnosis for as long as a family needs our support. We support families throughout Coventry and Warwickshire and have a family centre in Coventry City Centre. We offer a range of services which we are continuing to develop and grow to meet the needs of all the families we support.
Activities & Mission
We are a children's cancer charity supporting families affected by childhood cancer between 0-24yrs from diagnosis for as long as a family needs our support. We support families throughout Coventry and Warwickshire and have a family centre in Coventry City Centre. We offer a range of services which we are continuing to develop and grow to meet the needs of all the families we support.
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Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £167,502 | £163,151 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2024 | £143,475 | £134,698 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2023 | £79,179 | £77,368 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2022 | £43,455 | £26,150 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2021 | £33,310 | £26,500 | 0 / 8 |
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Frequently asked questions about Shine A Light Childhood Cancer Support
What does Shine A Light Childhood Cancer Support do?
We are a children's cancer charity supporting families affected by childhood cancer between 0-24yrs from diagnosis for as long as a family needs our support. We support families throughout Coventry and Warwickshire and have a family centre in Coventry City Centre. We offer a range of services which we are continuing to develop and grow to meet the needs of all the families we support.
How much income did Shine A Light Childhood Cancer Support report in 2025?
Shine A Light Childhood Cancer Support reported total income of £168k and reported expenditure of £163k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Shine A Light Childhood Cancer Support registered as a charity?
Shine A Light Childhood Cancer Support was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 January 2017 as charity number 1171090. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Shine A Light Childhood Cancer Support?
Shine A Light Childhood Cancer Support is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Julie Anne Hughes. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Shine A Light Childhood Cancer Support operate?
Shine A Light Childhood Cancer Support operates across 2 areas: Coventry City and Warwickshire.
Is Shine A Light Childhood Cancer Support a registered charity?
Yes — Shine A Light Childhood Cancer Support is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1171090.
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